Watermead Country Park
Selected Wild Place / Other Wild Places / Public Rights of Way / VC55 boundary
Access to the northern part of Watermead Country Park is off Fillingate: follow signs for 'Watermead Country Park North' from the A46 to reach the car park (£2.50 fee) at SK 606 106. From here it is possible to walk south to Birstall, or alternatively park in the car park at the end of Meadow Lane in Birstall (SK 602 096).
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This is an excellent site for waterfowl and a winter hotspot for goosander and other migrants such as smew. Kingfishers and water rail are frequently seen. The rough grassland areas are also very good for insects.
In 2010 a bioblitz was held at Watermead Park, organised by the City Council. A list of the species found can be seen here.
A 10 minute video wildlife walk around Mammoth Lake in Watermead South can be viewed here.
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